Meeting Comments: 

The GRV heat policy applies for this meeting. Kennel temperature 20 degrees, Kennel Humidity 66% 

Stewards spoke to Mr S.Payne, the trainer of Rebel Commander regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Rebel Commander last raced on the 16 October, 2015. Mr Payne stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after sustaining a fractured right hind leg. Mr Payne trainer of Rebel Commander declared a new weight of 33.4kg for the greyhound in accordance with GAR 39(2). Rebel Commander last raced at 32.2kg.

All Inn Boston and Mr Alfie were slow to begin. All Inn Boston and Mr Alfie collided approaching the first turn. Crymelon Fettle and She's No Manic collided approaching the first turn and again approaching the first turn. All Inn Boston and Bullboar collided on the first turn, checking Bullboar. Billy Congo, Crymelon Fettle, She's No Manic and Rebel Commander collided on the first turn, severely checking She's No Manic, severely checking Crymelon Fettle which raced wide and severely checking Rebel Commander which fell. Mr Alfie checked off Bruzzy Boucheau approaching the home turn. She's No Manic and Bruzzy Boucheau collided approaching the home turn, checking She's No Manic. Bullboar checked off Bruzzy Boucheau approaching the home turn. 

Crymelon Fettle was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained minor grazing to the left fore and left hind webbing. No stand down period was imposed.

She's No Manic was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Rebel Commander was vetted following the event. It was reported that there was no apparent injury found. 

Stewards issued a severe reprimand to Ms B.Kinder, the handler of Mr Alfie regarding her failure to appear at the kennels by the appointed time to retrieve the greyhound for racing.

A pre-race sample was taken from Mohinga Max upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Starter Mr G.Glass did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Opal Flyer and Blazing Apache were slow to begin. Opal Flyer crossed wide soon after the start and collided with Blazing Apache, checking both greyhounds. Mohinga Max and Chelsea Drogba collided soon after the start. Blazing Apache checked off Chelsea Drogba approaching the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Twilight Callum and Ya There Joe collided on the first turn, checking Twilight Callum. Twilight Callum and Mendes collided approaching the home turn. Blazing Apache raced wide in the home straight. 

Stewards spoke to Mr J.La Rosa Jnr, the handler of Ya There Joe which was placed second, regarding the greyhounds improved performance in todays event. Mr La Rosa stated that the greyhound was new to the kennels and had been trialling well. Stewards noted his explanation and directed that a sample be taken from the greyhound.

Don Fire was slow to begin. Coota's Cazaly and Mighty Hulk collided soon after the start, checking Coota's Cazaly. Mighty Hulk and Glass Roof collided approaching the first turn, checking Mighty Hulk. Coota's Cazaly, Glass Roof and Tantanoola collided approaching the first turn. Coota's Cazaly and Mighty Hulk collided on the first turn, checking Coota's Cazaly. Glass Roof checked off Cool Boots on the first turn. Don Fire raced wide in the home straight. 

Paua To Roar and Amelia Christa collided soon after the start. It's My Time and Dalgetty collided soon after the start. Fuelish, Unique Replica, Grand Intention and Black Illusion collided approaching the first turn, checking Unique Replica and Grand Intention. It's My Time and Dalgetty collided on the first turn. Paua To Roar, Fuelish and Black Illusion collided on the first turn, checking Unique Replica, Grand Intention, severely checking Black Illusion, Paua To Roar and severely checking Fuelish which fell. Paua To Roar and Black Illusion collided approaching the home turn, checking Paua To Roar which collided with Grand Intention, causing Paua To Roar to lose ground and tail off. It's My Time and Dalgetty collided several times approaching the home turn, checking Dalgetty. 

Fuelish was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained laceration to the left stifle and grazing to the left leg, a 7 day stand down period was imposed.

Paua To Roar was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained a right wrist injury and lacerations to the right fore arm, a 14 day stand down period was imposed.

A sample was taken from Dalgetty - winner of the event. 

A sample was taken from Amelia Christa - second placegetter of the event. 

Stewards spoke to Mr T.O'Donovan, the trainer of Droopys Bentley regarding the length of time the greyhound has had between races. Droopys Bentley last raced on the 24 October, 2015. Mr O'Donovan stated that the greyhound was returning to racing after sustaining a fractured right hock.

Cut Loose Max was slow to begin. Royal Knocka and Droopys Bentley collided soon after the start, checking Droopys Bentley. Dance Craze and Opus Forte collided soon after the start, checking Opus Forte. Midnight Flynn, Dance Craze and Royal Knocka collided approaching the first turn, checking Midnight Flynn. Opus Forte and Droopys Bentley collided approaching the first turn and again on the first turn, checking Opus Forte. Dance Craze and Royal Knocka collided on the first turn and again on the first turn, checking Royal Knocka. Midnight Flynn and Shared Equity collided entering the home straight and again in the home straight 

A sample was taken from Dewana Result - winner of the event. 

A sample was taken from Dance Craze - second placegetter of the event. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Elbow Room upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

Collect, Elbow Room, Smart Missile, To The Galo's and Ant Hill Mob collided approaching the first turn, checking Elbow Room, Smart Missile and Ant Hill Mob. Elbow Room and Smart Missile collided approaching the first turn. Collect checked off To The Galo's approaching the first turn. Collect and Smart Missile collided on the first turn, checking both greyhounds. Elbow Room contacted the running rail on the first turn. Big Ticket and Gotta Get Back collided several times in the home straight and again approaching the winning post. 

A sample was taken from Big Ticket - winner of the event. 

A sample was taken from Gotta Get Back - second placegetter of the event. 

Legend was quick to begin. Vanderville and Black Frenzy collided soon after the start. Spring Missile, Vanderville and Danyo's Slappy collided approaching the first turn, checking Danyo's Slappy. Rare Pearl and Black Frenzy collided approaching the first turn, checking Danyo's Slappy which stumbled. Bearville Azza galloped on the heels of Legend approaching the home turn, checking Bearville Azza. Vanderville and Black Frenzy collided on the home turn. 

Following the running of this event Stewards made an announcement to hold all tickets as they had a concern with the lure run up. Acting on their own observations and after viewing the official patrol footage, Stewards were of the opinion that the lure run up had no bearing on the outcome of the event and the All Clear was given. 

Stewards spoke to lure driver, Mr B.Groom and reminded him of his responsibilities after the lure run up time was longer than the standard time.

Stewards spoke to Ms P. Triaca trainer of the greyhound Legend which performed above market expectations. Ms Triaca stated that in her opinion, the greyhound had been trialling and racing well. Stewards noted the comments of Ms Triaca and directed that a sample be taken from Legend, winner of the event. 

A sample was taken from Bearville Azza - second placegetter of the event. 

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Judge Ms K.McGrath did not act in any official capacity for this event.

Master Sonny, Unlawful Entry and Show Bag Carter collided approaching the first turn. West On Teddy and Arby collided approaching the first turn. Unlawful Entry and Show Bag Carter collided approaching the first turn. West On Teddy and Arby collided on the first turn, checking West On Teddy. West On Teddy and Master Sonny collided approaching the home turn, checking West On Teddy and Show Bag Carter. Show Bag Carter and Fleetwood Zac collided approaching the home turn, severely checking Fleetwood Zac which fell as a result. 

Fleetwood Zac was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained spike wounds to left hind paw, a 3 day stand down period was imposed.

Stewards reminded Mr M.Azzopardi, trainer of Proven Kodiak of his responsibilities after he failed to produce his GRNSW licence.

A sample was taken from Aston Bolero - winner of the event. 

A sample was taken from Proven Kodiak - second placegetter of the event. 

Gunmetal Diva and Mighty Sprite collided approaching the home turn, checking Gunmetal Diva. King Spotalot and I've Got Wings collided approaching the home turn, checking I've Got Wings, Jaraig Gangster and Suave Odessa. Disco Diamond checked off Gunmetal Diva on the home turn. I've Got Wings raced wide entering the home straight. 

I've Got Wings was vetted following the event. It was reported that the greyhound sustained minor grazing to hind legs. No stand down period was imposed.

Stewards spoke to trainer Mr J. Taylor regarding the direction that the greyhound I've Got Wings be boxed first. Acting under GAR 52(2) Stewards directed that this box first be removed. 

A pre-race sample was taken from Schmoo upon arrival at the course, prior to kennelling.

French Fiz was slow to begin. Schmoo and Bejay The Dejay collided soon after the start. Premier Wally, Wild Douglas and Cowboy Jury collided on the first turn, checking all three greyhounds. Schmoo and Daphne's Party collided on the first turn, checking Schmoo. Schmoo galloped on the heels of Wild Douglas approaching the home turn. 

Noaki Lynx and Lila's Girl were quick to begin. Proper Bluey and Freckle's Way collided soon after the start. Freckle's Way, Squirto and Cee Ya Mate collided on the first turn, checking Squirto. Miss Rossi  crossed to the rail approaching the home turn, checking Lila's Girl and Noaki Lynx. Lila's Girl, Cotton Bud Joe and Proper Bluey collided approaching the home turn, checking all three greyhounds. Freckle's Way and Squirto collided on the home turn and again in the home straight, checking Proper Bluey. 

A sample was taken from Miss Rossi - winner of the event. 

The start of this race was delayed approximately one minute due to the late arrival of the track attendant to the run back gate.

Stewards spoke to Ms T.McGrath, run back gate attendant and reminded her of her responsibilities to be in position on track prior to the start time of the event.

Pursuant to GAR 104 (6) Starter Mr G.Glass did not act in any official capacity for this event.

All Inn Paddy was slow to begin. Mystic Marlow and Go Go Treetment collided approaching the first turn. All Inn Wingate and Super Pablo collided approaching the first turn. All Inn Wingate, Super Pablo, All Inn Paddy and Go Go Treetment collided approaching the first turn, checking Super Pablo. All Inn Wingate, All Inn Paddy and Go Go Treetment collided on the first turn, checking All Inn Wingate. All Inn Paddy, Go Go Treetment, Mick Rydian and Paragon Diamond collided approaching the home turn, checking Go Go Treetment, Paragon Diamond and severely checking Pomp Fiction. Paragon Diamond raced wide in the home straight. 

Meeting Comments:

Stewards conducted a box draw for the CKH Painting Shepparton Cup to be held on 12 February, 2016. The official box draw is as follows: 

Box 1 - Aston Bolero

Box 2 - Big Ticket

Box 3 - Legend

Box 4 - Gotta Get Back

Box 5 - Proven Kodiak

Box 6 - Dewana Result

Box 7 - Bearville Azza

Box 8 - Dalgetty

Reserve 9  - Dance Craze

Reserve 10 - Amelia Christa